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The Veggie Tales gang have all got disco fever in their latest groovy adventure - 'Celery Night Fever'. Celery Park is going to be destroyed unless someone raises enough money to save it. Everyone's favourite little carrot and asparagus - Laura & Junior - take on the challenge and organise a charity concert. The Disco Superstars from the 70's - the Groovy Brothers - agree to headline the event, but an old grudge raises its head and threatens to sink the entire concert. Will the bandmates remember that God has set the example to forgive one another by forgiving our sins. Join the Groovy Brothers as they save the day, feel the groove, and discover the power of forgiveness. This musical treat features 6 new songs including a new silly song called 'Perfect Puppy', and guest stars Terry Crews (actor and former American Footballer) as 'Bruce Onion'. Running Time: 45 minutes.

A new edition especially for Easter in this best-selling series of impulse-purchase gift books "Jesus came to let you know that the penalty of sin has been removed and its power is broken. In God's eyes, you're loved and accepted!" At times, life can be filled with upheaval, challenges, grief and fear. Easter signals a time for new beginnings, for a fresh take on life, and a joyful, positive outlook. Open this inspirational little book at any page, and discover anew the hope and joy of the Resurrection. Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related Bible reference for further reading and encouragement. God's Little Book of Easter, with its collection of inspiring, thought-provoking truths, offers comfort and assurance, and will bring you hope and renewed strength as you journey in the various pathways of life. "If God is willing to pardon your mistakes and even bury them, isn't it time you stopped beating yourself up? Receive his grace and move on!"

When it comes to ministering to gays and lesbians, far too many churches have chosen silence over service, or a reactive stance over proactive involvement. But congregations must abandon their comfort zone and minister to a group of people who need to experience the love of Jesus in powerful, tangible ways. With truths drawn from his own personal experiences, youth pastor Shawn Harrison seeks to equip youth workers, parents, and churches in ministering to gay teenagers, their families, and the gay community at-large. The church must not compromise truth, he says, but it should not withhold grace either. How gay students first encounter God-personally and communally-and how Christians react to them can determine subsequent steps in their faith journey. Ministering to Gay Teenagers is filled with wisdom and practical advice on how to respond when a student comes out and how to help the teenager's family through that journey, too. This book will equip leaders and parents with solid answers to the questions families ask. And it will challenge youth workers and churches to consider how to practically serve and minister to a group of people who seek deep authenticity in love, character, truth, and presence.

For small groups or individuals Tom Wright takes an accessible route through Paul's teachings A great resource that helps you understand what the book of Romans says Tom Wright has completed a tremendous task: to provide comprehensive guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to furnish them with his own fresh translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

The church fathers, as they did in earlier books dealing with Israel's history from the time of Joshua to the united monarchy, found ample material for typological and moral interpretation in 1-2 Kings, 1-2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. As will be immediately clear to readers of this volume, they gave much more attention to 1-2 Kings than to any of the other books addressed here; whether this was due to a certain repetitiveness in the story line or other reasons is unclear. But the narratives of wise King Solomon, the construction of the temple, the prophets Elijah and Elisha, and the fates of various faithful and unfaithful kings and other powerful people were well suited to their purposes. Among Greek commentators in this collection, readers will find Justin Martyr, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Methodius, Eusebius of Caesarea, Athanasius, Cyril of Jerusalem, Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, John Chrysostom, Cyril of Alexandria, Theodoret of Cyr, Procopius of Gaza and John the Monk. Among Latin commentators are Tertullian, Cyprian, Novatian, Lactantius, Ambrose, Jerome, Prudentius, Augustine, Paulinus of Nola, John Cassian, Peter Chrysologus, Maximus of Turin, Salvian the Presbyter, Fulgentius of Ruspe, Caesarius of Arles, Gregory the Great, Bede and Rabanus Maurus. Syriac commentators include Aphrahat, Ephrem, Sahdona, Isaac of Nineveh and Isho'dad of Merv. Together they set before readers a table of delights and theological insights, some of which are here available to English readers for the first time.

A thirty day devotional look at ‘Elijah’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way. What must it have been like to be the Old Testament prophet Elijah, from his experiences with the prophets of Baal, to running from Jezebel, and meeting with God? Emily Owen explores these questions through Elijah’s 'diary', sharing in his trials, his excitements, his challenges, fears and joys. Each chapter begins with a 'diary extract' from Elijah's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage you to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, and helpful for personal growth. Join Elijah on a devotional journey to see the biblical story from a fresh perspective. Review Emily Owen brings her Bible characters to life. Each day for 30 days you will get a snippet from their diary, and then be invited to reflect on your own life with the help of relevant Bible passages. The problem is the diary story is so good you will want to sneak a look at tomorrow, and the next day. Resist that temptation! Emily will give you plenty to chew on for one day at a time. So go on, get hooked on your daily dose . . . --The Venerable Bob Jackson - Former Archdeacon of Walsall, conference speaker, author

Looking for a great gift for dad this Father’s Day? Honor him with 31 Days with God for Fathers—offering help, hope, and a touch of humor. This affordable Value Book promises challenge, encouragement, and plenty of wisdom for your greatest hero: Dad! Covering topics such as guidance, contentment, discipline, and responsibility, these real-life, Bible-based meditations will help Dad be everything God wants him to be. Accompanied by inspiring prayers and quotations, practical tips, and lined space for recording thoughts, 31 Days with God for Fathers is the perfect way to say “I love you, Dad.”

From the Sinai summits to the Emmaus road These fifty two reflections - one for each week of the year - provide short, sharp but profound insights into Christian faith and life. The aim is to stimulate thinking rather than provide all the answers, and show how faith can connect up with daily life, Bible teaching and also wider culture. While the first half is based around themes of special relevance to Sundays throughout the Christian year, from Advent to the feast of Christ the King, the second half of the book considers core aspects of Christian belief, starting with God and ending with the risen Jesus on the Emmaus road. Offering a wealth of personal inspiration for preachers as well as stimulating material for group or individual study, the book makes an excellent ordination, commissioning or licensing gift. Always compelling and engaging, this book captures the heart and imagination, inviting you on a journey of discovery and new orientation. The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford This is such a refreshing book! With a rich variety of starting points, it offers both preachers and teachers fresh ways into the seasons of the Christian year. Perhaps freshness, especially in sermons, is that which most effectively kindles within the listener new thought on God’s ways with humanity. We are fed simply by seeing the gospel from a different direction. Stephen brings his varied and scholarly background into every reflection, yet he does so always carrying his learning lightly. His wealth of experience, both living in the Holy Land and leading study tours throughout the Levant and notably in those places where Jesus walked the earth, offers a unique take on each of the themes of the different seasons. Both the earliest Christian world and the still more ancient world of Judaism make their mark here. From the foreword by Bishop Stephen Platten Review 'Always compelling and engaging, this book captures the heart and imagination, inviting you on a journey of discovery and new orientation'. The Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell, Bishop of Chelmsford

For small groups and film fans This study works through Casablanca to explore themes of Lent Anyone new to Bible study will find ways to engage The 2015 Lent Course from DLT takes its inspiration from the past as it guides small groups through the Lent period with the help of the classic 1940's film Casablanca. Using clips from Casablanca as a launch pad for discussion, 'A Beautiful Friendship' is designed for individuals and groups to engage with the themes of Lent in a new and fresh way. The romance-fuelled movie set in the height of World War II touches on many important themes such as sacrifice, repentance, and hope. The course comprises five weekly sessions for groups meeting during the season of Lent, exploring: Waiting in the wilderness; Lamenting and lost love; Seeing God's bigger picture; Standing up for our beliefs; The power of self-sacrificial love. Paul Kerensa (comedy writer for Maranda and Not Going Out) and his wife Zoe Young - both small group leaders at their church in Guidford - masterfully weave these famous scenes into their lent course. Using clips from the film, discussion starters and insightful reflections the course will inspire and challenge Christians to revisit the Easter story from a different perspective. Inside the this lent course you will find: Leader notes Timings for film clips Discussion starters Reflections and prayers..

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The Dictionary of the English Bible and Its Origins is designed to increase awareness of the origins of the Bible; to introduce readers to the variety of versions and manuscripts that lie behind the familiar English translations;to provide, in alphabetical order, entries on texts, versions, manuscripts, persons, places and terminology, covering the origins of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the English Bible, including the most recent translations; and generally to facilitate a more intelligent understanding of the Bible among lay people by removing some of the mystique and prejudices associated with it. Entries are factual, not evaluative, and reflect contemporary biblical scholarship. Dictionary of the English Bible and Its Origins will prove to be a handy reference tool for anyone with an interest in the Bible.

God’s Word offers help and blessings for every situation in life. In A Father God Blesses, dads will be uplifted by Scripture selections that speak to fathers of all ages and circumstances. A variety of topics include: Showing Kindness to Your Family Teaching Your Children to Pray Being a Man of Integrity Bringing Your Problems to Him Seeking His Spirit's Guidance And more . . . These topics will show fathers the value of their role and how to lead their family to know and love Christ. This book is a valuable resource for helping dads be the best they can be for their families, and for nurturing their relationship with their heavenly Father.

A book of simple prayers and reflections that a grown up can say with a baby and know they are beginning to enact the promises they made at the infant's christening to help raise them in the Christian faith. The prayers have been chosen and presented to be age-appropriate and appealing to young children and adults alike. This book includes some of the favourite childhood prayers that older generations will remember as favourites to know by heart. The cover is padded, gloss white with illustration and foil titling.

A colourful devotional journal filled with inspirational quotes and encouraging Scripture. The cover includes an elastic closure band. Inside are lightly ruled pages. 15 x 20cm.

'We are, whether we like it or not, religious animals, who started to worship gods early in our existence and who were creating religions as we painted the walls of our caves. We, the human race, are a God-seeking people.' As an acclaimed producer of religious documentaries for the BBC, then a leading biographer of religious figures including Desmond Tutu and Cicely Saunders, Shirley du Boulay has been at the centre of most of the major religious and spiritual movements of the last 50 years - her insight into both personal and organised belief is matched by few. A Silent Melody is an honest and elegant exploration of our spiritual nature, written in the form of a personal memoir

A linen-bound hardback, with a ribbon marker and dust jacket, this book is a wonderful introduction to the lives of some of the best known saints and holy people of the Christian faith. The text is engaging and accessible to all; each entry comprises of a biography, a story, a prayer, the date of the saint's day and its customs. the start of every section is decorated with woodcut style illustrations.

Hip Hop Christian Music to complement the Best selling children's Bible, The Action Bible. It is worship music like you have never heard before.

Writing in an accessible and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to approach the rich and many-sided story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke's gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit. His writing captures the vivid way in which Luke's work draws us all into the story, while leaving the ending open and challenging, inviting Christians today to pick up and carry on the story as we in turn live our lives in the service of Jesus..

Writing in an accessible and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to approach the rich and many-sided story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke's gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit. His writing captures the vivid way in which Luke's work draws us all into the story, while leaving the ending open and challenging, inviting Christians today to pick up and carry on the story as we in turn live our lives in the service of Jesus. Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to furnish them with his own fresh translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful interpretation and explanation, and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives today. No knowledge of technical jargon is required. The series is suitable for personal or group use. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

For 2000 years, Christians have persistently claimed that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified on a Roman cross and laid in a carefully guarded tomb, dead

The Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium Of The Holy Father Francis To The Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Persons And The Lay Faithful On The Proclamation Of The Gospel In Today's World.